Little Soldier by Bernard Ashley
Kaninda is an orphan from the war in East Africa, where he was a boy soldier, but even in a comprehensive school in south London he finds clan and tribal conflicts are very much alive.
This is Ashley at his hard-hitting best * The Daily Telegraph *
A serious and provocative reflection on kids and war, this novel should spark debate * The Daily Telegraph *
[Ashley's] gritty urban realism marks a fresh approach to children's writing * Financial Times *
Another thoughtful and topical tale * Daily Mail *
Compelling and unforgettable * Time Out *
It's wonderful to have another full-length, meaty novel from this gritty writer * The Bookseller *
A considerable achievement * Books For Keeps *
Original and touching * Scotland on Sunday *
Ashley is sympathetic without ever sentimentalising the survival tactics of his little soldier * The Guardian *
A serious and provocative reflection on kids and war, this novel should spark debate * The Daily Telegraph *
[Ashley's] gritty urban realism marks a fresh approach to children's writing * Financial Times *
Another thoughtful and topical tale * Daily Mail *
Compelling and unforgettable * Time Out *
It's wonderful to have another full-length, meaty novel from this gritty writer * The Bookseller *
A considerable achievement * Books For Keeps *
Original and touching * Scotland on Sunday *
Ashley is sympathetic without ever sentimentalising the survival tactics of his little soldier * The Guardian *
Bernard John Ashley is a British author of books for children and young adults. He has won 'The Other' award and has been a commended runner up for the Carnegie medal three times.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781860398797 |
| ISBN 10 | 1860398790 |
| Title | Little Soldier |
| Author | Bernard Ashley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 1999-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2000 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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